Merck Wins Another
Merck wins its fourth federal case involving Vioxx when a jury rejected a man’s cliam that Vioxx caused his heart attack back in 2003. On a verdict questionnaire, the jury answered "no" when asked if evidence showed that Merck had failed to adequately warn the plaintiff’s doctors of the risks of Vioxx. According to Merck, the company still faces 27,200 personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx.
Investigators struggle to determine source of E. Coli Outbreak
Preliminary tests by a private lab had shown that green onions were the source of an E. Coli outbreak in the Northeast. However, the tests were misleading and officials now say they may never determine the cause of the outbreak with certainty. A total of 466 confirmed or suspected case of E. Coli were linked to Taco Bell.
Fraternity Members Indicted for Pledge’s Death
Three leaders of a suspended University of Texas fraternity were indicted on multiple counts of hazing and serving alcohol to minors that ultimately led to a student’s death. According to the county attorney, the victim endured months of "mental and physical torture" and consumed a fatal amount of alcohol at a pledge party as part of his initiation. Court documents show the hazing took place over a period of four months and that pledges were ordered to "exercise until the point of fainting, drink water until they vomited, and receive swats from a wooden paddle."
Bush Administration Appeals Redesign of Currency for the Blind
The Bush administration has requested that an appeals court overturn a district court ruling ordering the Treasury to come up with ways for the blind to distinguish paper currency. The initial ruling was prompted by a lawsuit filed by the American Council of the Blind, who plan to petition the court to reject the appeal. In their request, the government claimed that the blind could rely on portable reading devices to determine the denomination of paper money, or use credit cards rather than paper currency.
Murder Defendant Claims Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations
An attorney for a defendant convicted of a 2002 rape and murder of a fashion writer filed claims of racial bias among jurors as part of a bid to get a new trial. Three jurors made "disparaging racial remarks" during deliberations that escalated to the point that two female jurors had to be separated. According to the defendant’s attorney, if the claims are verified, his client should receive a new trial.
Firm Settles Over Stolen Data
Ameriprise Financial Services will resolve a probe over a missing laptop containing the personal data of thousands of MA residents. The laptop was recovered, but contained personal information on 70,000 financial advisers and 130,000 customers. The company claims they are not aware of any individual being harmed because of the theft.
Jury Finds for Former Court Clerk in Wrongful Termination Suit
A woman who claim she was wrongfully fired from her position as a court clerk was awarded a $3 million judgment. Her lawsuit claimed she was fired as a result of internal court politics and was made a scapegoat for the release of information related to a drunk driving charge against the wife of new elected judge. The 48th District Court and its administrator were found liable in the lawsuit.
Effectiveness of Colonoscopies May Vary Greatly
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals how effective gastroenterologists may be at performing colonoscopies. The study examined 12 highly experienced board-certified gastroenterologists and found that some were 10 times better at locating polyps that may later turn into cancer. The study also shows that doctors who slowed down and took their time examining the colon were likely to find more polyps.
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